The scent of the mussels steaming is a glorious aroma that fills the entire kitchen with the essence of the sea. And as the ...

My wife and I enjoy the mussels appetizer at Bistro VG, and it would be fun to prepare them at home. I have tried to reproduce the dish using my own sense of taste, but have not yet been successful.

Dive into your next bowl of this delicious shellfish armed with these expert tips. Mussels should be alive until cooked; if a shell doesn't close after tapping, discard it. Use your fingers, a fork, ...

In a large pan, melt 3 tablespoons butter with 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Stir in 3 smashed garlic cloves and thyme. Cook until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Discard thyme and garlic and ...

One of our favorite Sunday dinners - or, anytime for that matter - is a big pot of steamed mussels, preferably with frites alongside and crusty bread to soak up the juices. It's surprisingly easy to ...

Most recipes call for cleaning the mussels and pulling off the “byssus” – beard – before cooking. Since about 90 percent of the world’s mussels are farm-raised, you’ll find them mostly beardless. To ...